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Spain
Alicante
el Baix Segura / La Vega Baja del Segura
Elche/Elx

Pinet Beach – El Pinet Observation Tower loop from la Marina

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Hiking trails & Routes
Spain
Alicante
el Baix Segura / La Vega Baja del Segura
Elche/Elx

Pinet Beach – El Pinet Observation Tower loop from la Marina

Moderate

4.6

(5)

30

hikers

Pinet Beach – El Pinet Observation Tower loop from la Marina

02:11

8.55km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc Natural de les Salines de Santa Pola

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

2.21 km

Ruins of the Torre Vigía del Pinet watchtower

Highlight • Historical Site

Unfortunately, not much is left of the former watchtower Torre vigía del Pinet on the beach of the same name in the Elche region near La Marina.
Built in the …

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2

2.46 km

Pinet Beach

Highlight • Beach

This beach stands out for its rugged character as it remains virgin and can only be accessed on foot. Together with the landscape of the salt flats behind, they make a combo worth visiting and enjoying.

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3

3.36 km

Santa Pola Salt Flats Natural Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Salt production through evaporation of seawater (polasal.com).
Parking lot on the main street (near the old tower) can be used for flamingo watching.

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4

4.92 km

Santa Pola Salt Flats Natural Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful section of this route. Not so easy to find, but with Komoot, you can plan your trip to this highlight. Highly recommended! The Santa Pola Salt Flats are …

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5

5.77 km

El Pinet Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the tower you can see wonderful views of both the Salines Natural Park and El Pinet beach. A recommended site for the whole year!

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6

6.36 km

due to the breeding season of the flamingos we could not cross the water to follow the fixed route. according to sign closed from 30 March to 30 September. from there zigzag through the dunes, nice walk.

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7

6.56 km

Bird hide at the front Salinas where you can spot flamingos and other water birds with a bit of luck.

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8

6.72 km

Parque Natural de Salinas de las Santa Pola et dunas de Pinet is an area of 2,470 hectares declared a Natural Park by the Valencian government on December 27, 1994. …

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8.55 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.80 km

2.77 km

1.61 km

1.14 km

230 m

Surfaces

4.21 km

2.11 km

1.84 km

384 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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